Born as Dorothy Brenda Taylor, Brenda adopted the last name Forbes as did her two notable acting relatives: mother Mary (born Ethel Louise) and brother Ralph. Like her relatives, she moved to the United States to further pursue her acting career. While her film roles were limited, she worked on stage for decades. Shortly before her death, she published her memoirs, "Five Minutes, Miss Forbes."
Mrs. Miniver
1942
The Jerky Boys
1995
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1986
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944
The Man Upstairs
1992
The Perfect Gentleman
1935
Laura Lansing Slept Here
1988
This Above All
1942
Vigil in the Night
1940
Miss Polly
1941
Blithe Spirit
1956